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Enter the full legal name of this party exactly as it appears on their ID or business registration.
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An Independent Contractor Agreement is the foundational document that governs any freelance or consulting engagement. It defines the scope of work, payment schedule, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality obligations, and the contractor's independent status — critically distinguishing the worker from an employee under IRS and state labor law. Every business engaging a 1099 worker should have a signed contract before work begins. Fill out this free independent contractor agreement template online, e-sign it digitally, and download a legally valid PDF. no account or lawyer needed. Sections: Parties, Work & Payment.
This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is made between ______________, of ______________ (the "Client"), and ______________, of ______________ (the "Contractor").
Contractor shall provide the following services (the "Services"): ______________. Contractor shall perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner.
This Agreement begins on ______________ and continues until the Services are complete or this Agreement is terminated as provided herein.
Client shall pay Contractor $0.00 on a fixed project fee basis. Invoices are payable within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or partner of Client. Contractor is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on amounts paid under this Agreement.
All deliverables created specifically for Client under this Agreement shall be the exclusive property of Client upon full payment. Contractor hereby assigns all right, title, and interest in such deliverables to Client.
Contractor shall hold in confidence all non-public information received from Client and shall not use such information except as necessary to perform the Services.
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon fourteen (14) days' written notice. Client shall pay Contractor for Services rendered through the termination date.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of ______________, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.